Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Area Board Members, the officers. The Pewsey Vale Starlight cheer dance team were given a special welcome.

·       Licensed Trade Event.

The following Chairman’s Announcement was noted:

·       Licensed Trade Event.

There were none.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12 September 2016.

Decision

·       The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12 September 2016 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

It was noted that Caroline Whistler – North Newnton Parish Council was in attendance at the meeting.

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

a)     A performance from the Pewsey Vale Starlight Cheer dance team

b)     Update from Great Bedwyn Youth Group

c)      Update from Local Youth Network

d)     Youth funding applications:

·       Savernake Forest Scout Group requesting £4,220 for Facilities Enhancement Project.

The Area Board was given a Halloween themed performance from the Pewsey Vale Starlight cheer dance team. The group had received youth grant funding from the Area Board and were keen to give an active demonstration as a thank you.

Update from Local Youth Network and Great Bedwyn Youth Group

Ros Griffiths - Pewsey Community Engagement Manager advised that:

·       Minutes of LYN meetings were included in the Agenda pack and it was clear to see that there were many positive leisure activities and projects for young people to get involved in.

·       Great Bedwyn youth club has seen a record attendance of young people over recent weeks. Since the summer months they had organised archery sessions, an APP building course, Olympic Sports with Innovate and a pottery session. Coming up later in the year they were planning an Anyone Can Cook project, movie night, bike maintenance event and a Christmas trip

·      Pewsey Youth group leaders have been busy with street based youth work to promote the club. They have received lots of interest with new ideas and suggestions put forward for future sessions.

·       The Pewsey dirt jumps are now open, lots of young people had been on their bikes enjoying the track over half term. A lot of work had gone on behind the scenes to get the site ready so thank you to everyone involved.

·      The half pipe at east Grafton was proving to be really popular and the youth group were planning fundraising activities for new equipment next year

·      A meeting was being arranged to discuss consultation and procurement for the wheeled sports area which will form part of the new Vale Health and Wellbeing Centre when it opens in 2018.

·       The LYN has received a presentation from Buzz Action Pewsey- a circus workshop group - that would like to offer targeted activity sessions in and around the Pewsey area.  This would include street gymnastics, tumble track, tightrope walking, music workshops and alternative dance. The LYN would like to facilitate workshops in Upavon in the spring 2017.

·       The Cheer Dance group was growing in popularity. Volunteers are needed to help with the sessions and to organise future performances.

·       The LYN exists to develop a responsive and locally driven activities offer for young people. It is important that young people get involved. Anyone interested in LYN projects or volunteering should contact Ros Griffiths – Community Engagement Manager.

Youth funding applications:

Decision

·        Savernake Forest Scout Group awarded£4,220 to extend the lease on the Scout hut land for another 10 years until 2029 and purchase a metal storage container to free up space within the hut for children’s activities.

The Chairman thanked the Dawn Wilson and the cheer dance team for their amazing dance routines and Ros Griffiths for her update.

Presentation from Tracy Carter – Associate Director Waste and Environment

The presentation will cover the scope of Waste and HRC questions that have arisen over the past year. A response will be provided to further questions put forward by Pewsey Community Area Partnership on 18 October 2016 as set out below:

1.      The WC response to the Pewsey Community Area questions was inadequate as identified in the attachment. Please consider the shortfalls and respond accordingly.

2.      Under the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003, councils responsible for the disposal and collection of waste have a duty to develop a strategy which outlines how they manage municipal waste. The aim of the strategy is to change the way waste is managed, minimise landfill and drive new initiatives, with the aim of encouraging waste prevention and greater levels of recycling and composting:

a)    How does WC's latest policy of issuing permits for trailers and commercial type vehicles which limits the number of annual visits to HRC's help to encourage greater levels of recycling and composting?

b)    The WC policy of charging local charities (including hospices) and limiting the number of visits annually to HRC's is morally wrong and again does not encourage recycling.

c)     How does WC justify imposing this policy when WC claim their number one priority is to protect the vulnerable?  

3.      Why hasn't WC conducted a full consultation similar to Hampshire and other counties before embarking on the WC policy changes which clearly have not taken account of the opportunities to charge for providing recycling of some materials and providing a service for trade use.

4.      There has been a visible increase in fly tipping in the local area which is in line with reports nationally and across the south west of a significant increase in fly tipping. What is the current level and trend in Wiltshire of fly tipping and what initiatives are Wiltshire going to take to encourage people to use waste disposal facilities rather than fly tip?

Tracy Carter – Associate Director Waste and Environment, Wiltshire Council gave a presentation that outlined the scope of Waste and Household Recycling Centres in Wiltshire, and answered questions that had arisen over the past year re the Everleigh HRC.

Points made included:

Current status

·       There was no proposal to close any household recycling centre in Wiltshire, including Everleigh.

·       Savings were being achieved during current year through introduction of van and trailer permits and permits for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

·       The council continued to review possibility of charging for non-household waste, such as tyres and construction waste.

·       Wiltshire Council needed to save £45 million over the next four years due to changing demographics, increased demand on key services and significantly reduced government funding.

Update on response to PCAP questions

·       How are costs per tonne established for each site?

          - savings in staffing costs and net material transport costs.

          - assume tonnes of waste would be diverted elsewhere.

          - costs per tonne for Everleigh are high due to low use.

·       What are the total operating costs including property costs?

          - savings identified are those that would be released.

          - based on site staff costs and net material transport costs.

·       Why hasn’t Wiltshire Council calculated the cost for each HRC based on population served?

          - savings to be achieved would be staff and material transport costs.

          - costs per tonne reflect the use of the site.

            - savings proposal sought to impact lowest number of residents using  HRCs.

Questions raised from the floor included:

That charities shouldn’t have to pay Wiltshire Council to use the HRCs

-Wiltshire was happy to work with charities on this matter and try and prevent textiles going into landfill.

That the new permit rules were bad news for small tradesmen looking dump small quantities of building waste etc. Wiltshire Council should perhaps consider changing for this type of user.

-This type of waste is commercial waste, reputable tradesmen would dispose of this type of waste as part of the job and charge accordingly when quoting for work. HRCs are provided by Wiltshire Council to process household waste and not commercial waste.

Concerns were raised by the organisers of Pewsey carnival that charges incurred cleaning up after carnival events was now impacting on the level of charity donations the carnival committee were now able to give to local causes.

-Tracy Carter advised that Wiltshire Council was happy to work with the carnival committee to try and resolve this issue.

The Chairman thanked Tracy Carter for her presentation and attending the Area Board.

Note: Tracy Carter’s power point presentation is attached to these minutes.

To receive any updates from partner organisations:

·       Healthwatch Wiltshire

·       NHS Wiltshire CCG

·       Older People’s Champion and Partnership for Older people (POPP)

·       Pewsey Community Area Partnership

·       Wiltshire Police

·       Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue

·       Parish Councils

·       Army Rebasing

The following Partner updates were given:

Wiltshire Police – Sgt Mark Andrews

The written report was noted.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service – Tom Brolan

·       Currently working with the Ambulance Service, with Fire & Rescue staff taking on first responder roles.

·       Currently running “Safe Drive” roadshows for local schools – a hard hitting speed, drink and drugs related presentation.

·       Would be holding a recruitment evening at Pewsey Fire Station on Monday 14 November.

Health Watch Wiltshire

The written report was noted.

Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group

The written report was noted.

Partnership for Older People in the Pewsey Area (POPP)

The written report was noted. The Community Engagement Manager advised that Rodney Searles had unfortunately had to step down from the role of Pewsey Older Peoples Champion. Nominations for this post were now sought.

Pewsey Community Area Partnership (PCAP) – Dawn Wilson

·       That the BMX track was finally completed, thanks to all concerned.

·       That the Pewsey Memory Café continues to grow.

·       Spice Time Credits – looking to form a local time credits process for local young people.

·       Pewsey Vale Tourism – continuing to do lots of good work.

Burbage Parish Council

The written report was noted.

Pewsey Parish Council – Terry Eyles

·       Could parishes have more information on the new Parish Steward scheme – It was agreed that the Community Engagement Manager would get the relevant information distributed to the parishes.

North Newnton Parish Council

The written report was noted.

Rushall Parish Council

The written report was noted.

Woodborough Parish Council

The written report was noted.

Army Rebasing

The written report was noted.

The Chairman thanked everybody for their updates.

The Councillors were asked to consider one application seeking 20016/17

Community Area Grant Funding:

Decision

Pewsey PCC awarded £1,558.50 for chairs for Pewsey events.
Reason

This application meets the grants criteria and has been classified as a

capital project.

Paul Oatway - lead Area Board representative and Ros Griffiths -

Community Engagement Manager.

The Community Engagement Manager advised that the process continues to remain on track, with six companies invited to tender. The contractor will be appointed in March 2017 and on-site in April 2017.

The Chairman thanked Ros Griffiths.

Cllr Jerry Kunkler.

The Chairman outlined the Pewsey CATG notes dated 12 October 2016.

Decision

Issue 3354 - Easton Royal The Street. 20mph speed limit.

All work complete. Final contribution agreed at £200 - Issue to be closed

Decision

Issue 2874 - Great Bedwyn Bridges - High Friction Surfacing re-laid. All work has now been

Completed.Issue to be closed

Decision

Issue 4684 - Great Bedwyn – request forChildren warning signs atBrook Street

Highways do not support the request for additional warning signs within the 20mph limit. Following some discussion it was agreed that this Issue should be closed and a new Issue raised by the parish council detailing precisely what is required, that is ‘lets all start again.’ Issue to be closed

Decision

Issue 4697 - Burbage – request for SpeedReduction Measures andovertaking ban at entranceGoldenlands Farm.

Highways report that the bank to the south of the access road is in private ownership. To the right of the access the highway extends beyond the carriageway to the hedgeline. Overtaking along the route is covered by a double white line system.

Update from Highways. A site visit confirms that vision at exit not good but land owner can improve by cutting vegetation and lowering the bank.  Issue to be closed.

Decision

Issue 4725 - Great Bedwyn – condition ofverges on Crofton Road.

Maintenance matter – not for CATG.Issue to be closed.

Decision

Issue 4885 - Rushall – request for speedreduction gates.

Issue to be added to the Priority List. Highways to price for next meeting. Parish Council confirm that they will contribute.

That this issue is be added to the Priority Schemes list. Highways to action.

Decision

That the Area Board notes the report.

Date of Next Meeting: 25January 2017-  Pewsey Parish Council Office – 2pm.

There was none.

The next meeting of the Pewsey Area Board is scheduled for Monday 9 January 2017, 7pm at Woodborough Social Club.

The next meeting of the Pewsey Area Board is scheduled for Monday 9 January 2017, 7pm at Burbage Village Hall.

The Chairman thanked everyone for attending.